Homework for Oct 26 - Nov 2

Our next few discussions will involve the issue of civil disobedience. Is it ever right to disobey the state? Read Chapter 7 (pg 89-102 of 'A Christian Manifesto carefully, take notes, and answer the questions below concerning the chapter.

Questions (answers can be found in order as you read the chapter)

1. What is the proper relationship of 'God and Caesar' (the state)?
2. According to Schaeffer, the offices of government are to protect us from what?
3. Should government ever be disobeyed? If so, when?
4. The state is to be the agent of ________to ________________________and _____________________________.
5. When does the state give up it's proper authority, it's right to rule?
6. Why were Christians in the Roman Empire thrown to the lions?
7. Who was William Tyndale? (be specific and include detail)
8. Who was John Bunyan? (be specific and include detail)
9. Who was John Knox? (be specific and include detail)
10. According to Schaeffer, did acts of civil disobedience hwlp or hurt the Reformation movement in Europe? If so, how?
11. How did Rutherford define tyranny?
12. Rutherford argues that a ruler should not be removed from office unless he acts in such a way that ____________________________________________.
13. Define patronage -
14. Define abrogate -
15. Define autonomous -
16. Define usurp -
17. Define licentious -

Go to the following site and register and take the worldview test. It will take about 15 minutes or so...Below your HW answers on Chapter 7, write the three questions you thought were the most interesting and why....If you want to let me know what your score was, that's fine, but it is not required...

http://www.worldviewweekend.com/test/register.php

NOTE --- For those who want to get a jump on next week's HW, you may go to neumyshare.blogspot.com and find it. I will also post it here beginning Monday 11/2. Also, don't forget your first half project is due the last class before Christmas break - Please get started on it if you haven't done so already!! You will not want to wait until the last minute - if you need help or ideas, please see me!


FIRST HALF PROJECT (due on last class before Christmas break)

From newspapers, magazines, websites, or other sources, choose 10 articles that relate to worldview, religion, freedom, government, social issues, rights, etc...The articles can be about current issues (abortion, religious freedom, gun control, capital punishment, right to bear arms, same-sex marriage, victim's rights, national security, law enforcement, etc) or about historical issues/events (founding of the nation, civil rights issues in the civil war or WW II, slavery, segregation and discrimination, Scopes Trial, public education, etc) After reading ten articles, write a 3+ page paper explaining the content of each article, how it relates to the issues of government/law and worldview, and what your personal opinions are on the topic. Be SURE to back up your personal opinions with facts that support your belief. In addition to the ten articles, you must have at least five other sources. Include a cover page and bibliography (not included in the 3+ pages)


EXTRA CREDIT

Extra points will be given for any others you get to take the test - write their names on the bottom of the HW sheet.

Go to the site below for the Alliance Defense Fund, an organization that fights for religious freedom in America. the page will show a number of short articles that describe recent victories in court - decisions that have upheld religious freedom and the Christian worldview! Read as many as you want and write a short summary of the article and your feelings about it...extra points awarded for each article read and summary done.

http://www.alliancedefensefund.org/actions/victories/freedom.aspx